Class Action and Complex Litigation Articles

Links are provided to Class Action articles by Timothy E. Eble, P.A. and Consumer Law articles by Judge Thomas A. Dickerson. Additional off site links include, but are not limited to, articles dealing with
class action,
complex litigation, and
asbestos settlements. A link to the Federal Judicial Center's articles is also provided.

These Articles are republished herein with permission of the Author, Judge
Thomas A. Dickerson. We express our appreciation for the opportunity to
republish them at classactionlitigation.com. For further information about
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Recent Articles

Class Actions Under CPLR Article 9 in 2007Class Actions in 2007, the Donnelly Act (GBL 340), and decisions made by the Court of Appeals, the Appellate Divisions and numerous trial Courts are examined by Judge Dickerson and Kenneth Manning

New York State Class Actions in 2006The enforceability of a forum selection clause in an employment class action was ruled on last year by the Court of Appeals. In addition to this ruling numerous trial Courts dealt with a variety of class actions in 2006. This article examines many of those 2006 rulings.

CONSUMER LAW 2008 UPDATEThis 2008 updated Consumer Law paper contains added cases from the previous year in New York State. It discusses consumer protection statutes most frequently used in New York State courts.

CONSUMER LAW 2007 UPDATE This Paper, prepared annually for New York State Civil Court Judges, discusses consumer protection statutes most frequently used in New York State courts. It provides an update to previous Consumer Law papers located in this library.

SUMMARY OF ARTICLE 9 CLASS
ACTIONS IN 1999In 1999 the New York Court of Appeals addressed class certification under CPLR Article 9 and the viability of claims brought under General Business Law 349 [ GBL 349 ].

SUMMARY OF ARTICLE 9 CLASS ACTIONS IN
1995Class actions brought against automobile salesmen, baby makers, soft drink manufacturers and distributors, State and New York City welfare agencies, class action attorneys, rental car companies, the Chief Administrator of the Courts of New York State, brokerage firms, hospitals, medical insurance companies and State and local taxing authorities.

Hotel Restaurant Liability For Lost
OvercoatsProximity, warning signs, bailment theory, negligence theory, statutory disclaimers, and recoverable damages are considered in the examination of restaurant/hotel liability regarding lost or stolen coats.

HOW SAFE ARE STUDENT TOURSStudent tours require special attention to supervision and safety. Failure to provide appropriate supervision and properly trained tour escorts can lead to tour operator liability.

INSTANT TRAVEL AGENTSDickerson's 1997 article looks at the travel agent who purchases their professional credentials, their affect on the travel industry, and the need for both regulatory action and prosecution for deceptive business practices.

Judge Dickerson's Family Law Decisions
2000 - 2001Judge Dickerson's Family Law Decisions, books, papers, articles, brief biography, and recent presentations are listed in this 2000-2001 personal update along with an overview of New York State Family Courts.

Summary
of New York Class Actions in 2001In 2001 the Court of Appeals addressed the viability of three class actions brought under CPLR Article 9 involving the rights of insureds, lesbian medical students and aliens seeking Medicaid benefits.